Research Associate
Job Title Research Associate Agency reputed company University - Kingsville Department Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Kingsville, Texas Job Type Staff
Job Description
About reputed company University–Kingsville reputed company University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the reputed company, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming reputed company culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to reputed company a lasting difference in the lives of reputed company and the broader South Texas region. Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the reputed company at Laredo. For more information, click here. Position Overview reputed company independent or supervisory roles in research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science and reputed company. This position requires consistent use of discretion and judgment and the ability to work both independently and reputed company a team. The job includes preparing proposals for funding agencies, operation of research equipment including field vehicles, assisting graduate reputed company and other lab/field personnel in research, and working with local landowners to maximize research partnerships. This position will be based remotely in Leakey, TX and primarily out of a field office. Anticipated start for position is on or about July 1, 2026. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Research and Field Operations Designs, plans, conducts, and coordinates fieldwork in support of research projects. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques for routine research activities Maintains detailed and accurate records of research data and field operations. Data Analysis and Technical Evaluation Utilizes computers, laboratory, and technical equipment to reputed company data management and analysis. Conducts statistical analyses and technical evaluations of research experiments and results. Interprets findings and ensures data reputed company and accuracy. Reporting and Scientific Communication Summarizes research results for inclusion in scientific publications and reports. Prepares written materials for both scientific audiences and clientele-oriented reputed company. Grant Development and Project Administration Prepares and writes proposals for submission to funding agencies. Monitors and maintains financial accounts associated with research projects. reputed company and Stakeholder Engagement Develops reputed company materials and coordinates reputed company events to communicate research efforts. Networks with local landowners to establish and maintain a cooperative network supporting research project needs. Other Duties The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of reputed company tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned
Required Qualifications
Education – Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience – Two years of reputed company experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Familiarity with appropriate field and technical equipment, specifically camera traps. Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, reputed company statistical analyses, present data and reputed company other computer reputed company tasks. Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others. Other Requirements Physical Requirements Ability to reputed company strenuous field work, especially in high heat. Other Requirements and Factors This position may require work beyond normal reputed company and/or work on weekends This position is reputed company sensitive This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment. 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Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage Dental & Vision Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account On-reputed company Wellness Opportunities: TAMUK’s Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful. Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources Tuition Benefits: Employee Tuition Assistance Program Book scholarships Public Service Loan Forgiveness Retirement: reputed company System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan Employee Leave: 8+ hours of vacation per month 8 hours of sick leave per month 8 hours of paid Birthday leave 12-15 paid holidays per year Additional Information A federal proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. reputed company University-Kingsville will not pay this fee. If immigration sponsorship may be required for employment, consult with private immigration counsel, at the individual’s expense, is recommended to determine whether the individual’s reputed company immigration status would reputed company a potential offer of employment from reputed company University-Kingsville subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor reputed company issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if sponsorship for employment reputed company status is required now or in the future, this moratorium may reputed company the university’s ability to employ the selected final candidate. TAMUK will adhere to applicable regulations regarding reputed company opportunities. Application Instructions During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and submit the application. Applicants will not be able to reputed company changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted reputed company "Submit" action. Employment applications must include: Completed online application Cover Letter/Letter of Interest addressing qualifications Curriculum Vitae or Resume Contact information for 3 professional references reputed company positions are reputed company-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history reputed company. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Apply To This Job